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Panel backs delay and advisory process for photovoltaic recycling rule to avoid market disruption
Summary
Senate Bill 5175 would delay enforcement of the state’s photovoltaic module stewardship rules, establish an advisory committee and require Ecology to contract a consultant and produce implementation recommendations to the Legislature in 2028.
The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 5175, which would delay enforcement deadlines in the state photovoltaic (PV) module stewardship law, create a stakeholder advisory committee and direct the Department of Ecology to contract a consultant and report back with recommendations in 2028.
Why it matters: Current law requires manufacturers of PV modules to submit stewardship plans and prohibits sales of modules in Washington unless the manufacturer has an approved plan. Department of Ecology and industry witnesses said most manufacturers have not submitted approved plans; without an extension the state risked a sudden loss of panel supply and higher costs that could disrupt projects, including federally funded…
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